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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Cough With Rust-colored Sputum

I have got flu like symptoms a month ago and had a sinus infection, for which I got amoxicillin clavulanate , the symptoms seemed to disappear but now I have this cough that intermittently comes with rusty colored phlegm, sometimes tissue like, cough starts especially when I want to speak. Am I developing pneumonia? Should I get a chest X-ray, feel very anxious, when it happens. Please advice
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It indicates upper respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics can be taken for a short course preferably levoflox.Expectorant cough syrup can also be taken. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. A chest X-ray is also needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Cough With Rust-colored Sputum

Hello, It indicates upper respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics can be taken for a short course preferably levoflox.Expectorant cough syrup can also be taken. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. A chest X-ray is also needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician